A Study on the Evaluation of Thermal Insulation Performance of Cellulose-Based Silica Aerogel Composite Building Materials.

Buildings utilize both inorganic and organic insulation materials to conserve energy and prevent heat loss. However, while exhibiting excellent thermal insulation performance, organic insulation materials increase the risk of fire due to the emission of intense heat and toxic smoke in the event of a fire. Conversely, inorganic insulation materials are characterized by a lower thermal insulation performance, leading to an increase in the weight of the building with extensive use.

Galectin-3 is able to differentiate dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease from healthy control dogs.

Objectives: Galectin-3 is a cardiac biomarker for heart failure in humans. However, it has not been investigated in dogs with naturally occurring heart disease. This study aimed to compare plasma galectin-3 concentration in healthy dogs and those with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) and explore the potential association of galectin-3 with other cardiac biomarkers, inflammatory cytokines, echocardiographic estimates, and dog characteristics.

Ambient-Stable and Durable Conductive Ag-Nanowire-Network 2-D Films Decorated with a Ti Layer.

Highly stable and durable conductive silver nanowire (Ag NW) network electrode films were prepared through decoration with a 5-nm-thick Ti layer. The Ag NW network 2-D films showed sheet resistance values as low as 32 ohm/sq at 88% transparency when decorated with Ti. These 2-D films exhibited a 30% increase in electrical conductivity while maintaining good stability of the films through enhanced resistance to moisture and oxygen penetration as a result of the protective effect of the Ti layer.